Kostoulas' incredible overhead kick earns Brighton a draw against Bournemouth
Brighton's Charalampos Kostoulas scored a spectacular late equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium, justifying the hefty price tag of £30m that the Seagulls paid to sign him from Olympiacos. The 18-year-old forward's stunning overhead kick in injury time rescued a point for Brighton, who felt the equalizer was deserved given their dominance in the second half. The match was marred by controversy, with Bournemouth's opening goal coming from a penalty that was awarded after a VAR review, sparking a debate between the two managers, Fabian Hurzeler and Andoni Iraola. The penalty decision was also discussed by Thierry Henry, who believed it was the right call but could have been avoided. Despite the dramatic equalizer, both teams remain in the same positions in the table, with Brighton in 12th place and Bournemouth in 15th. Hurzeler will be the happier of the two managers, given the second-half resurgence and the quality of the equalizer. Kostoulas' goal was hailed as a special talent, with teammate Lewis Dunk revealing that he has seen the youngster score similar goals in training.